
Mark Hughes, who enjoyed the theatrical cut, had this to say at Forbes: The result is proof that Batman v Superman was meant to be more than the theatrical cut, and if most critics and audiences had a chance to see Snyder's intended vision back in March, then it probably would've had a better reception. There are still moments of clumsy storytelling, a significant amount of shared universe setup, and an overall dour tone but the Ultimate Edition injects a considerable amount of quality character drama and plot development back into the experience – putting more distance between the clunky parts while also providing a much more comprehensible set of side arcs that elevate every character, every narrative beat, and every thematic through-line in the process.In the most basic sense, Batman V Superman doesn't just add back in key details to the plot, it also includes a number of extended scenes and subplots that (even in the most subtle instances) allow the audience to linger on interesting conversations longer than before while also clarifying entire story beats that, originally, made characters look stupid, careless, or downright unheroic.

The Ultimate Edition is not going to make converts out of viewers who thought the "Martha" moment was an idiotic resolution to the title fight or rolled their eyes at Lois Lane's disposal (then retrieval) of a kryptonite spear.

Meanwhile, Ben Kendrick over at ScreenRant writes: Fortunately, the Ultimate Edition improves upon many of the film's biggest narrative shortcomings – clarifying and/or outright answering a number of questions that had, previously, presented major plot holes and often undermined the intelligence and integrity of Batman V Superman's starring heroes. The extended edition is a completely different movie and so much better. I'll never watch the theatrical cut of BATMAN V SUPERMAN again. The first most concise and positive reaction comes from Steve "Frosty" Weintraub over at Collider who posted this to Twitter:
